3,4-dihydroxybenzonitrile

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

General: CAUTION! First aid personnel must be aware of own risk during rescue!

Description of first aid measures

Inhalation: Move to fresh air.

Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and wash the skin thoroughly with soap and water after work.

Eye contact: Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If easy to do, remove contact lenses. Call a physician or poison control center immediately.

Ingestion: Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Never give liquid to an unconscious person. Do not induce vomiting without advice from poison control center.

Personal Protection for First-aid Responders: See section on Personal Protective Equipment

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed: No data available.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treatment: Get medical attention if symptoms occur.

Fire-fighting measures

General Fire Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards noted.

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media: Extinguish with foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or water fog.

Unsuitable extinguishing media: Do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this will spread the fire.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture: During fire, gases hazardous to health may be formed.

Advice for firefighters

Special fire fighting procedures: No data available.

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters: Self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:

Ventilate closed spaces before entering them. See Section 8 of the SDS for Personal Protective Equipment. Keep unauthorized personnel away. Avoid formation of dust.

Environmental Precautions:

Do not contaminate water sources or sewer. Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:

Remove the dust with an suck up-system. Avoid swirling.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling:

Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not taste or swallow. People working with this product should get instructions before use. This product should only be used in an industrial workplace. Do not taste or swallow. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not get in eyes.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:

Store locked up.

Specific end use(s):

For industrial use only Reserved for industrial and professional use.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

UN 3439

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

NITRILES, SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S.

Labels:

6.1

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Environmentally Hazardous

Shipping

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

UN 3439

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

NITRILES, SOLID, TOXIC, N.O.S.

Labels:

6.1

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Environmentally Hazardous

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

UN 3439

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Nitriles, solid, toxic, n.o.s.

Labels:

6.1

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Environmentally Hazardous

Additional transport information

Additional information

Special provisions / remarks / other:

Passenger and cargo aircraft: allowed
Cargo aircraft only: allowed
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL and the IBC Code: not applicable.

Exposure controls / personal protection

Control Parameters

Occupational Exposure Limits: None of the components have assigned exposure limits.

Exposure controls

Appropriate Engineering Controls: Handle product only in closed system or provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at machinery. Provide adequate ventilation. Provide eyewash station and safety shower. Provide adequate ventilation.

Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment

      General information: Provide easy access to water supply and eye wash facilities. Good general ventilation (typically 10 air changes per hour) should be used. Ventilation rates should be matched to conditions. If applicable, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to maintain airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If exposure limits have not been established, maintain airborne levels to an acceptable level. Follow training instructions when handling this material.

      Eye/face protection: Safety goggles. EN 166.

      Skin protection

             Hand Protection: Chemical resistant gloves Suitable gloves can be recommended by the glove supplier.

             Other: Safety clothes : long sleeved clothing EN13688

      Respiratory Protection: In case of heavy air pollution a dust mask P1 is to be worn.

      Hygiene measures: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using the product. Wash hands after handling. Do not get in eyes. Observe good industrial hygiene practices.

      Environmental Controls: Do not empty into drains.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity: Material is stable under normal conditions.

Chemical Stability: Material is stable under normal conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions: Not known.

Conditions to avoid: Avoid heat or contamination.

Incompatible Materials: Store away from strong oxidizing agents. None known.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: By heating and fire, harmful vapors/gases may be formed.

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

General information: Disposal considerations (including disposal of contaminated containers or packaging) Dispose of waste at an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.

Disposal methods: Discharge, treatment, or disposal may be subject to national, state, or local laws. Since emptied containers retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container is emptied.